MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres very close to limit
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres very close to limit
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre has side wall damgae
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA05 LYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA05 LYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FA05 LYF?
You can check the full history of FA05 LYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FA05 LYF registered?
FA05 LYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 2005.
Is FA05 LYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA05 LYF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FA05 LYF have outstanding finance?
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